Is social anxiety holding you back from the life you know you could have?
Social anxiety rarely announces itself. It slips into the moments you wish felt simple. One minute you’re fine, and the next your mind jumps ahead, your stomach tightens, or you’re rehearsing what to say before you even open your mouth.
You start dreading things you want to enjoy.
You overthink moments long after they’re over.
You cancel plans because the thought of going feels more intense than the plan itself.
Maybe you’ve noticed things like:
- worrying about how you sound, look, or come across
- freezing or going quiet when attention is on you
- feeling your heart race before needing to introduce yourself
- dreading being on camera in virtual meetings
- avoiding unplanned calls because they feel too intense
- wanting connection, but avoiding it because it feels easier
- struggling to join group conversations without feeling awkward
If you’re reading this and thinking, “this is me,” you’re not alone. Social anxiety can quietly take over the moments that matter most, making it harder to show up as the version of yourself you know is in there.
Many Canadians turn to therapy at Shift Collab to understand these patterns, feel more grounded in social moments, and rebuild the confidence social anxiety has been holding back.
Why Canadians choose Shift Collab for support with social anxiety
Our therapists specialize in social anxiety and understand how deeply it can affect your confidence, relationships, and daily life. In therapy, you get support that helps you break out of unhelpful patterns, quiet the anxious thoughts that take over, and feel more at ease in the moments that matter. The support is personalized, approachable, and designed to help you let go of constant self-doubt and build the kind of confidence you’ve been wanting for years.
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Canadian clients supported
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Psychotherapists + Social Workers
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Clinical specialties
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Of clients are highly satisfied with their care
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Therapy might be right for you if you want to...
enjoy social plans instead of dreading them
feel less tense and overwhelmed day to day
feel more comfortable and confident in your daily interactions
get support from a therapist who understands social anxiety and what it’s really like
speak up in conversations, meetings, or group settings without freezing
stop replaying conversations in your head all night
What Social Anxiety Therapy Looks Like at Shift
Therapy for social anxiety isn’t about pushing you into situations before you’re ready. It’s about learning skills, building confidence, and practicing real strategies.
In therapy at Shift, you might:
- learn how to interrupt spiraling thoughts in real time
- practice tools to calm your body before or during social moments
- role-play conversations so you feel more prepared and less tense
- build small, achievable steps toward the social life you want
- unpack the fears that fuel your anxiety and learn how to challenge them
- understand the patterns that make social situations feel so intense
Why choose Shift Collab for social anxiety therapy?
Work with a top tier therapist who has been carefully selected. Only about 5 percent of applicants join our team and our clinicians bring an average of 11 years of experience.
With 125 plus therapists, we match you with someone who specializes in social anxiety and understands any other areas you want support in.
If you're not totally satisfied with your therapist after 30 days, we'll rematch you and give you a free session.
Access therapy from anywhere in Canada, seven days a week, with no wait times. Virtual sessions make it easier to open up in a space where you feel comfortable.
Meet our therapists who specialize in social anxiety👋
Meet our therapists who specialize in social anxiety👋
Ready to tackle your social anxiety in therapy?
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